Government Executive - Authors - Matt Bermanhttp://www.govexec.com/voices/matt-berman/6822/Matt Berman is a news editor at National Journal. Before joining National Journal, he managed social media on the communications team at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Prior to Carnegie, Matt worked in digital roles at The Faster Times, Newsweek International, Talking Points Memo, and Salon. Matt graduated from the George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science.en-usWed, 11 Feb 2015 10:26:23 -0500Here's the White House Request for the Use of Force Against the Islamic Statehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2015/02/heres-white-house-request-use-force-against-islamic-state/105081/The Obama administration has just sent the draft resolution to Congress Wednesday morning. Now it's Congress' turn.Sarah Mimms and Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 11 Feb 2015 10:26:23 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2015/02/heres-white-house-request-use-force-against-islamic-state/105081/DefenseAn F-15E Strike Eagle waits to launch in air strikes against ISIL targets in Syria last fall. Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/U.S. Air ForceIn Statement, White House Condemns 'Horrific Shooting' at Paris Newspaper Officehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2015/01/statement-white-house-condemns-horrific-shooting-paris-newspaper-office-obama-Charlie-Hebdo/102369/Twelve people have been killed at the offices of Charlie Hebdo.Matt Berman and Marina Koren, National JournalWed, 07 Jan 2015 10:09:15 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2015/01/statement-white-house-condemns-horrific-shooting-paris-newspaper-office-obama-Charlie-Hebdo/102369/OversightForensic experts examine the car believed to have been used as the escape vehicle by gunmen in Paris Wednesday.APUnmanned NASA Rocket Explodes in Virginiahttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2014/10/unmanned-nasa-rocket-explodes-virginia/97676/The rocket, built and launched by Orbital Sciences Corporation, was headed to the International Space Station.Matt Berman and Dustin Volz, National JournalWed, 29 Oct 2014 09:30:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2014/10/unmanned-nasa-rocket-explodes-virginia/97676/ContractingThe Antares rocket is shown Sunday, two days before it exploded on launch.NASASomeone Else Jumped the White House Fence. This Is What Happened.http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/10/someone-else-jumped-white-house-fence-what-happened/97199/Unlike last time, the system worked. But the video isn’t pretty.Matt Berman and Kaveh Waddell, National JournalThu, 23 Oct 2014 09:23:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/10/someone-else-jumped-white-house-fence-what-happened/97199/DefenseOrhan Cam / Shutterstock.comSecret Service Director Julia Pierson Resignshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/10/secret-service-director-julia-pierson-resigns/95591/"I salute her 30 years of distinguished service to the Secret Service and the nation," said the Homeland Security secretary.Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 01 Oct 2014 15:23:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/10/secret-service-director-julia-pierson-resigns/95591/ManagementPierson testified on the Hill this week.J. Scott Applewhite/AP Eric Holder Will Resign as Attorney Generalhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/09/eric-holder-will-reportedly-resign-attorney-general/95084/Holder is expected to leave office once a successor is confirmed.Matt Berman, National JournalThu, 25 Sep 2014 10:59:51 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/09/eric-holder-will-reportedly-resign-attorney-general/95084/OversightAttorney General Eric HolderFlickr user North CharlestonPresident Obama Praises Syria Coalition and Warns Extremists 'Plotting' Against Americahttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/president-obama-praises-syria-coalition-and-warns-extremists-plotting-against-america/94883/The president made a brief statement on Monday night's strikes against ISIS and the Khorasan Group in Syria.Matt Berman, National JournalTue, 23 Sep 2014 16:09:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/president-obama-praises-syria-coalition-and-warns-extremists-plotting-against-america/94883/DefenseCarolyn Kaster/APThe U.S. Military Has Begun Striking ISIS in Syriahttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/us-military-has-begun-striking-isis-syria/94793/Fighters, bombers, remotely piloted aircraft and Tomahawk missiles were used against Islamic State forces in Syria Monday night.Matt Berman, National JournalTue, 23 Sep 2014 10:01:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/us-military-has-begun-striking-isis-syria/94793/DefenseA Tomahawk missile launch in 2011, seen through a night vision lens. The U.S. is using Tomahawk missiles in its strikes against Syria. Petty Officer 1st Class Nathanael Miller/U.S. NavyChuck Hagel: The U.S. Isn't Trying to Contain The Islamic State. It's Trying to Destroy It.http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/chuck-hagel-us-isnt-trying-contain-islamic-state-its-trying-destroy-it/93059/The Defense secretary says the U.S.'s mission is to "degrade and destroy the capability of ISIL to come after U.S. interests all over the world, and our allies."Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 03 Sep 2014 16:50:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/09/chuck-hagel-us-isnt-trying-contain-islamic-state-its-trying-destroy-it/93059/DefenseDODObama: ISIL 'Has No Place in the 21st Century'http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-isil-has-no-place-21st-century/91997/President condemns militant group responsible for the murder of journalist James Foley.Matt Berman and Marina Koren, National JournalWed, 20 Aug 2014 17:19:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-isil-has-no-place-21st-century/91997/DefenseAP Photo/Jacquelyn MartinWatch George W. Bush Get a Bucket of Ice Water Dumped on His Headhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/watch-george-w-bush-get-bucket-ice-water-dumped-his-head/91877/Bill Clinton may be next.Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 20 Aug 2014 10:08:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/watch-george-w-bush-get-bucket-ice-water-dumped-his-head/91877/ManagementGeorge W. Bush Center via FacebookObama: The Situation in Iraq 'Has Greatly Improved'http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-situation-iraq-has-greatly-improved/91484/The president made a statement from Martha's Vineyard Thursday.Matt Berman, National JournalThu, 14 Aug 2014 15:45:49 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-situation-iraq-has-greatly-improved/91484/DefenseDisplaced Iraqi Yazidi children play under a bridge in central Dahuk Thursday.Khalid Mohammed/APObama Considering Boots on the Ground in Iraqhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-considering-boots-ground-iraq/91388/But the troops would not engage in combat, the White House says.Sarah Mimms and Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 13 Aug 2014 16:54:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-considering-boots-ground-iraq/91388/DefenseDisplaced Iraqis from the Yazidi community look for clothes to wear among items provided by a charity organization at the Nowruz camp in Syria.Khalid Mohammed/APObama: U.K. and France Will Join U.S. In Delivering Aid to Iraqhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/obama-uk-and-france-will-join-us-delivering-aid-iraq/91088/The president made a short statement and answered questions on Iraq Saturday morning.Matt Berman and Clare Foran, National JournalMon, 11 Aug 2014 10:08:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/obama-uk-and-france-will-join-us-delivering-aid-iraq/91088/ManagementObama addressed the press Saturday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/APObama to Iraq: 'America Is Coming to Help'http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-iraq-america-coming-help/90953/President Obama addressed the nation on a U.S. humanitarian operation conducted Thursday.Matt Berman, Marina Koren, and Kaveh Waddell, National JournalFri, 08 Aug 2014 09:34:01 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/08/obama-iraq-america-coming-help/90953/DefenseDamage to homes in Tikrit due to clashes between ISIL and Iraqi security forces. AP PhotoObama Bashes Congress Over Gridlockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/obama-bashes-congress-over-gridlock/90395/The president's news conference slams inaction and says he'll have to "act alone."Matt Berman, Marina Koren, and Emma RollerFri, 01 Aug 2014 15:43:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/obama-bashes-congress-over-gridlock/90395/ManagementJacquelyn Martin/AP House Votes to Move Forward on Lawsuit Against Obamahttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/07/house-votes-move-forward-lawsuit-against-obama/90176/What's going to happen next?Billy House and Matt Berman, National JournalThu, 31 Jul 2014 10:07:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/07/house-votes-move-forward-lawsuit-against-obama/90176/OversightOffice of the Speaker of the House Obama on Ukraine's Pro-Russia Separatists: 'What Are They Trying to Hide?'http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/obama-ukraines-pro-russia-separatists-what-are-they-trying-hide/89216/"We have to make sure that the truth is out," the president said.Brian Resnick and Matt Berman, National JournalMon, 21 Jul 2014 17:07:47 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/obama-ukraines-pro-russia-separatists-what-are-they-trying-hide/89216/DefenseA Donetsk People Republic's fighter looks on at a block-post near the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine Sunday, July 6, 2014, with a flag of St. George, a symbol widely associated with pro-Russian protests in Ukraine on the background.Dmitry Lovetsky/APJohn Kerry Makes the U.S. Case Against Russia Over Downed Planehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/john-kerry-makes-us-case-against-russia-over-downed-plane/89135/The Secretary of State made the Obama administration's pitch over the plane crash in Ukraine across TV Sunday morning.Matt Berman and Dustin Volz, National JournalSun, 20 Jul 2014 13:12:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/john-kerry-makes-us-case-against-russia-over-downed-plane/89135/DefenseState Department file photoObama: We Know At Least One American Was Killed on Downed Malaysian Flighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/obama-we-know-least-one-american-was-killed-downed-malaysian-flight/89087/The president addressed the plane crash in a Friday morning press conference.Brian Resnick and Matt Berman, National JournalFri, 18 Jul 2014 14:26:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/07/obama-we-know-least-one-american-was-killed-downed-malaysian-flight/89087/DefenseJ. Scott Applewhite/APSupreme Court Limits President Obama's Appointment Powershttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/06/supreme-court-limits-president-obamas-appointment-powers/87319/Pro forma Senate sessions can't be ignored, high court rules.Brian Resnick and Matt Berman, National JournalThu, 26 Jun 2014 10:34:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/06/supreme-court-limits-president-obamas-appointment-powers/87319/OversightEvan Vucci/AP File PhotoAmericans Are Not Happy With Obama About Iraq. But They Don’t Really Know What to Do.http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/06/americans-are-not-happy-obama-about-iraq-they-dont-really-know-what-do/87091/The crisis in Iraq has Americans frustrated with the president, a new poll finds.Matt Berman, National JournalTue, 24 Jun 2014 09:44:35 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/06/americans-are-not-happy-obama-about-iraq-they-dont-really-know-what-do/87091/DefenseDemonstrators chant pro-ISIL slogans during a rally June 16 in Baghdad.Associated PressThe Government Has a Proud, Long History of Reforming Washington's Football Teamhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/06/government-has-proud-long-history-reforming-washingtons-football-team/86698/Wednesday's decision by the U.S. Patent Office is just the latest.Matt Berman, National JournalWed, 18 Jun 2014 13:05:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/06/government-has-proud-long-history-reforming-washingtons-football-team/86698/OversightHundreds protested the Washington team's name before a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota in November. Jim Mone/APThe Suspected Ringleader of the Benghazi Attacks Is in U.S. Custodyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/06/suspected-ringleader-benghazi-attacks-us-custody/86644/Ahmed Abu Khattala was taken by American troops near Benghazi this weekend.Matt Berman and Emma Roller, National JournalTue, 17 Jun 2014 16:29:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2014/06/suspected-ringleader-benghazi-attacks-us-custody/86644/DefenseA Libyan man looks around the burnt U.S. Consulate in Benghazi in 2012.Mohammad Hannon/AP file photoHillary Clinton's New Book Title Has Already Been Used by a Former Secretary of Statehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/04/hillary-clintons-new-book-title-has-already-been-used-former-secretary-state/82822/Political-memoir names: so cliche that they're bound to repeat.Matt Berman, National JournalFri, 18 Apr 2014 14:25:21 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/04/hillary-clintons-new-book-title-has-already-been-used-former-secretary-state/82822/ManagementRoss D. Franklin/AP